The University of Alberta is now accepting applications for its partially funded Alexander Rutherford Scholarship.
About the University of Alberta and Scholarship
The University of Alberta is a public research institution in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (commonly known as U of A or UAlberta). Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, the institution’s first president, created it in 1908. The Post-secondary Learning Act made it possible. As a “comprehensive academic and research university” (CARU), the institution provides a variety of academic and professional programs that often result in undergraduate and graduate-level degrees. According to important college and university rankings, it is one of Canada’s best public institutions.
Four campuses in Edmonton, an Augustana Campus in Camrose, and a staff center in the heart of Calgary make up the institution. On the south rim of the North Saskatchewan River valley, across and to the west of downtown Edmonton, the original north campus, which spans 50 city blocks and includes 150 buildings, was established. The 400 programs offered by the 18 faculties are attended by 39,000 students from Canada and 150 other nations.
The university plays a significant role in Alberta’s economy. It provided $19.4 billion in 2022, or more than 5% of Alberta’s GDP, to the provincial economy. Over 260,000 people have graduated from the University of Alberta, and alumni and faculty members have won 72 Rhodes Scholarships, three Nobel Prizes, and other honors. The Institution Act, approved during the first session of the then-new Legislative Assembly and sponsored by Premier Alexander C. Rutherford, established the institution as a single, public provincial university in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1906.
Alexander Rutherford, who held the distinction of serving as both Alberta’s first premier and minister of education, is honored by the name of this scholarship. He was well recognized for his fervent support of public education, particularly the University of Alberta, and for his colossal involvement in civic affairs. The prize honors senior high school student’s academic excellence and motivates them to seek post-secondary education.
Details about the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship at the University of Alberta:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Alberta
Scholarship Value: Up to $2,500
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Alberta, Canada
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship -Eligibility Criteria
To receive Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, you must meet all of these eligibility criteria:
- Be a citizen of Canada, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who is protected under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (students on visas are not eligible).
- The following prerequisites must be met for someone to qualify as an Alberta resident: (Students on visas are not eligible.) Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a protected person as defined under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be a resident of Alberta; to qualify, the following requirements must be met:
- The candidate must have started a program of study with at least one parent or legal guardian who has had permanent residency in Canada for at least 12 continuous months;
- before beginning a program of study, the applicant has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for at least a year;
- A student cannot be eligible for a scholarship concerning any grade unless they, their parent(s), or legal guardian, resided in Alberta the whole time throughout that grade.
- Be a high school graduate who graduated on or after September 30, 1980.
- Have a specified post-secondary program or an apprenticeship that is at least one semester long and has a full academic load.
Note that: The Alexander Rutherford scholarship can only be given out once.
Application Process for Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Students who have received their official high school transcript should apply for a University of Alberta undergraduate program. There may be several standards for high school transcript grades. Directly visit Alberta Student Aid for additional details and to fill out an application. On your Alberta Student Aid site, you may monitor the progress of your application once you’ve submitted it. You can also visit the official website for additional details.
The Submission Deadline is: Not Specified
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